The King Tiger tank weighed little more than the Mighty Tiger tank. However, thanks to its new armor steel, the King Tiger tank's protection was even tougher than that of the Mighty Tiger tank. Among the tanks currently fielded by nations around the world, aside from freakish machines like the KV-2, probably no tank could penetrate the Mighty Tiger tank's armor. After all, the KV-2's 152mm Tank Cannon was monstrously powerful. Yet the KV-2 was far too heavy, slow, and clumsy. Unless several such tanks lay in ambush, they simply could not threaten the German military's advanced tanks.
The King Tiger tank's new 105mm Tank Cannon could penetrate the armor of any tank. Even at long range, it remained extraordinarily formidable. Combined with its advanced targeting equipment, the King Tiger tank could penetrate the armor of most tanks from a distance of 1,500 meters, piercing them clean through.
Furthermore, the King Tiger tank was equipped with a gun stabilizer, allowing it to fire even while moving. Unlike other tanks, which had to stop before they could fire, it could keep advancing. Otherwise, not only would firing become more difficult, but the danger would also increase. After all, a stationary tank was far more likely to be hit.
Oscar attached great importance to the King Tiger tank. He even regarded it as one of Germany's primary weapons for winning the war. This showed just how high his expectations for the tank were.
"Your Majesty, development of the King Tiger tank is proceeding very smoothly. Mass production can begin in three months at most!" Field Marshal Manstein said.
Oscar nodded. Three months was not a long time. Even if war broke out between Germany and the United States, victory or defeat could not be decided within three months. Even if the German